Lilly Lavner's Fundraiser:

In Loving Memory of Bill Lavner

THE STORY:

When I was 16 years old, my father, William Lavner, became a quadriplegic with a C4 spinal injury. During the first few months following his injury he was deeply depressed and wondered how he could ever hope to continue living a full and meaningful life.

The hospitals and rehabilitation centers where my father stayed during his initial recovery period connected him with outstanding individuals and inspiring groups that helped him think positively and realistically about how he could make adjustments to his new lifestyle. The people at the Alan T Brown Foundation to Cure Paralysis, Greater NY Chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, Wheeling Forward, and the many individuals he met through these organizations, were instrumental in helping my father and our family through their mentorship and companionship.

After years of receiving support, my father took on active and involved roles that enabled him to provide assistance to others. My father joined the board of the Alan T Brown Foundation, and also served by sharing his experiences with recently injured individuals and their families. Although my father passed away in Fall 2012, I strongly believe in and wish to continue supporting the work of these SCI non-profits that do great work to help those with spinal cord injuries increase their independence and experience a higher quality of life.

Please consider joining the event or making a donation. Help bring awareness to spinal cord injury and paralysis, and the challenges faced by those affected.

If you wish to register for the race, please follow this link: https://nycruns.com/races/?race=2015-sci-5K

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Donor Comments

Cathy Cooper

DONATION: $36

Love to you and your Mom -- and warm remembrances of your Dad. 4 years ago

ANONYMOUS

DONATION: $250

I love that I can do this for your dad Lilly.
Always <3 Lizzy 4 years ago

ANONYMOUS

4 years ago

Joy and Richard Mach

DONATION: $100

4 years ago

Jo Ann Tansman

4 years ago

ANONYMOUS

DONATION: $30

4 years ago

Rabbi Burt

DONATION: $50

I will remember my beloved friend friend Bill always. 4 years ago

Karen and Doug

DONATION: $100

4 years ago

Satoshi Shiozaki & Mitsuyo Okada

DONATION: $100

Happy birthday, Lily. We miss Bill, even though we know he lives in us. We are sorry we can't be with you physically on that special day. We will be thinking about you and Bill and Sara and David! 4 years ago